Associate Scientist in Electrical Power Systems

Publiceringsdatum: 2026-03-17

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At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to: R&D Team Lead.

Your role and responsibilities

Are you ready to take the next step in your R&D career and help drive innovation within one of the world’s leading technology companies?

In this role as R&D Associate Scientist, you will become part of a dynamic research environment where curiosity, collaboration, and cutting-edge technology meet. At ABB Corporate Research in Västerås, Sweden, you’ll contribute to high-impact projects that shape the future of electrification across ABB’s global businesses.

As part of this role, you’ll report to the R&D Team Manager, actively collaborating on and driving the execution of exciting R&D projects. To thrive in this position, a positive and structured mindset, a solid technical background, and genuine enthusiasm for leveraging our highly advanced simulation and experimental facilities are essential. This role serves as an excellent starting point for an engaging career within ABB.

In this role, you will

• Bring ideas to life: Design and build proof-of-concepts and prototypes that demonstrate your research outcomes and their potential for implementation.
• Co-create solutions: Collaborate with colleagues, customers, university partners, and ABB business units to identify opportunities and develop project concepts that address real world challenges and emerging technology trends.
• Share your expertise: Contribute to the scientific community through publications, patent ap-plications, and technical reports, establishing yourself as a thought leader in your field.
• Build connections that matter: Expand your professional network internally and externally, fostering relationships with academic institutions and industry partners that support your growth and career development.

Qualifications for the role

• MSc. degree (or expected graduation in 2026) in Electrical Engineering.
• Background in power system design and simulations, including component modeling.
• Knowledge in power system stability and transient analysis is desirable.
• Knowledge or interest to learn power system and device interaction (e.g. converters).
• Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink, Python and power systems simulation tools. Familiarity with all is beneficial, but skills in one with willingness to learn the other is sufficient.
• Enthusiasm for exploring power system challenges and impact of renewable power generation, battery energy storage systems and load flexibility. We value curiosity and adaptability.

More about us

Recruiting Manager Linus Thrybom, +46 (730) 80 99 06, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Blomqvist, +46 768 06 00 11; Unionen: Katja Saari, +46 730 77 05 02; Ledarna: Lenny Larsson, +46 706 32 85 47. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Irma Leijon +46 72 461 23 14.

Welcome to apply the latest by April 6. Please note that selection will be done on an ongoing basis and the position may be filled before last day of application.

We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com.

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